PATHS—HOPE FOR PEOPLE WITH HEPATITIS C

Goal and Mission

• Our goal is to eliminate HCV in Oregon.
• Our mission is to empower peers in rural and underserved
areas to provide access to care for those who use drugs,
through telemedicine.
• Peers are essential for recruitment, engagement, and ongoing
support for people who use drugs to access telemedicine
treatment for HCV.

Peer TeleHCV Model

Reduced Delays

• Standing, streamlined lab orders so peers can bring participants directly to lab
• Typically, same-day unscheduled TeleHCV clinician visits (“walk-ins”)

Reduced Barriers

• Peers facilitate TeleHCV visits, including bringing technology to participants
• Medication lockers if participant does not have stable housing

Peer support

• Assistance with medication reminders, pickup, adherence
• Calling, texting, going out to locate participants to maintain contact
• Assistance with harm reduction, daily life needs

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